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Celtic Shame... cont'd
Well, I got some responses from my soapbox yesterday. Offhand, the TexCelt maintainer justified the zines actions well. At the very least, it's nice to know that the TexCelt site knows what they consider "Celtic". But admittedly, I would like the ACA to open up more.
I did learn that one of the differences between our definitions is that I see Ren Faire Celtic as not to different from Pub Celtic. Whereas the TexCelt accepts pub Celtic, just not as much Faire Celtic. But for me, just having to maintain these distinctions kinda makes me sick to the stomach. I mean, I really like the TexCelt ezine maintainer as a person, and accept that we have differing views on the subject. When I feel threatened I either hide and ignore the problem, or I fight back with fury even if the aggressor is not trying to be very aggressive. It's my own failing.
But where do you draw the line? IMO, I don't think that's as much our decision as the band claiming to be "Celtic". If they claimed to play "Irish traditional music," you have a much better idea of their style. If they claim to play "Celtic traditional music", the same, but if they claim to play "Celtic music", it goes back to that age-old question. What the hell is "Celtic"? Or maybe just what the hell is "Celtic music" might be more appropriate?
Since "Celtic" offhand refers to people from the Celtic nations. I think that works better. Whereas "Celtic music" has been bastardized for better or worse. One journalist I know considers a lot of English Folk Music to be Celtic too... aka bands like Fairport Convention. I kinda wonder what the purists would think?
I see nothing wrong with that though. It's all about perception anyways. And the perception in the U.S. is different from the U.K.. Heck the perception in New York City is different from Austin.
Nevertheless, I do think we need a better system for Austin. Something that's more inclusive and accepts bands even if they aren't entirely Celtic by yours or my definition. But this is something that the Board will need to decide. Have to think more on this.
Posted by Marc Gunn on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 |
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